Continue and Give over

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Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

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Give over is an antonym for continue.

Give over verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.

Usage example: his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy

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Continue is an antonym for give over in topics: give, stop, accomplish, stop doing something, prevent activity from going on.

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